Cabinet Resolution Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession and its Executive Regulations

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Cabinet Resolution Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession and its Executive Regulations

The last update on this law was listed on 31 Oct 2025

Issued Date: 31 Oct 2025
Effective Date: 15 Nov 2025
Official Gazette Date: 14 Nov 2025
Official Gazette No: 811
Legislation State: Active

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Index
Article (1) Definitions
Article (2) Public Notary
Article (3) Administrative Penalties Imposed on the Private Notary
Article (4) Grievance against Administrative Penalties
Article (5) Amendment of Administrative Fines
Article (6) Collection of Administrative Fines
Article (7) Executive Resolutions
Article (8) Repeals
Article (9) Publication and Entry into Force

Cabinet Resolution No. (146) of 2025 Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession and its Executive Regulations

The Cabinet:
− Having reviewed:
− Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended;
− Federal Law No. (14) of 2016 Regarding Administrative Violations and Penalties in the Federal Government;
− Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession;
− Cabinet Resolution No. (16) of 2024 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession; and
− Upon the proposal of the Minister of Justice, and the approval of the Cabinet,
Hereby resolves as follows:

Article (1) Definitions

The definitions set forth in Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession shall apply to this Resolution; otherwise, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:
Decree by Law: Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession.
Executive Regulations: Cabinet Resolution No. (16) of 2024 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession.

Article (2) Public Notary

In the event that a Public Notary violates the provisions of the Decree-Law and the Executive Regulations, the federal government human resources legislation and the systems related to public service affairs shall apply thereto.

Article (3) Administrative Penalties Imposed on the Private Notary

1. Without prejudice to any measures that may be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Decree by Law, the Committee may, where the Private Notary commits any of the violations specified in the Schedule annexed to this Resolution, impose the fines prescribed in respect thereof, unless it decides to impose one of the following administrative penalties:
a. A written warning;
b. Charging the violator with the expenses and costs of removing and remedying the damages resulting from the violation, in the event that the violator fails to carry out the remedy;
c. Revocation of the license.
2. The Committee may double the administrative fines in case of recidivism within one year from the date of commission of the previous violation.

Article (4) Grievance against Administrative Penalties

1. The Committee shall notify the violator of the decision imposing the administrative penalty within fifteen (15) days from the date of its issuance, using the means approved thereby, provided that the notification includes a statement of the committed violation, the period required for its removal and rectification of status, and any other data determined by the Committee.
2. Any person against whom a decision imposing an administrative penalty has been issued may submit a written grievance to the Minister or their delegate within thirty (30) days from the date of notification of the decision being grieved against, provided that the grievance is reasoned and accompanied by all supporting documents.
3. The grievance shall be decided upon within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, in accordance with the procedures followed by the Ministry. Upon the lapse of such period without a decision being issued on the grievance, it shall be deemed an implicit rejection thereof.

Article (5) Amendment of Administrative Fines

The Cabinet shall have exclusive competence to introduce any amendments to the administrative fines set out in this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or modification.

Article (6) Collection of Administrative Fines

The administrative fines imposed pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution shall be collected in accordance with the mechanism determined by the Ministry of Finance.

Article (7) Executive Resolutions

The Minister shall issue the necessary resolutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (8) Repeals

Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed.

Article (9) Publication and Entry into Force

This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on the day following the date of its publication.

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